Portuguese fisherman's stew with white beans, whitefish, stewed tomatoes, and thyme. The fish poaches separately in lemon water to stay tender, then joins the hearty bean broth.
Georgia peach shortcake with cinnamon-brown sugar biscuit layers, pecan pieces, sliced ripe peaches, and almond-flavored whipped cream. Southern summer dessert at its peak.
Old-fashioned popcorn ring pressed into a mold and studded with spiced gumdrops, mini marshmallows, and whole pecans. A sticky-sweet caramel popcorn centerpiece for holiday gatherings.
Lighter chocolate caramel cheesecake built on a crispy rice cereal crust with nonfat cream cheese, fat-free sour cream, and egg whites. A gooey caramel layer and chocolate-walnut crumble keep things indulgent without the guilt.
Downeast blueberry bread pudding bakes wild Maine blueberries with stale white bread cubes and evaporated skim milk for a low-fat, low-sugar New England dessert.
Light, fluffy chocolate mocha icing with instant coffee and cocoa. No-cook, no-fuss frosting that whips up in 15 minutes flat. Foolproof every time.
A golden cornmeal-Parmesan crust pressed into a deep-dish pie pan and loaded with saucy kidney beans, zucchini, bell pepper, and seasoned tomatoes, then blanketed with melted mozzarella. Hearty, protein-packed vegetarian comfort in one gorgeous pie.
No-bake orange-date balls made in the microwave with dates, orange zest, graham cracker crumbs, and whole wheat cereal, rolled in chopped nuts.
Sour cream coffee cake mixed the night before, chilled overnight, and baked in the morning. Tender buttermilk crumb with a swirl of cinnamon-pecan-brown sugar streusel through the middle.
Easy nut fudge made entirely in the microwave with brown sugar, sweetened condensed milk, and powdered sugar. Caramel-toned penuche-style fudge with crunchy nuts, no thermometer needed.
Lighter chocolate cake with oats, egg whites, skim milk, and fresh orange: 50% less fat but loaded with chocolate chips and bright citrus zest for moist, tender sheet cake.
Oreo crumble cake with a crushed cookie base, chocolate-pecan fudge layer, and whipped vanilla ice cream top. A layered frozen dessert that slices like an ice cream cake.
Old-fashioned icebox cookies with cardamom, cinnamon, lemon juice, and chopped nuts. Slice-and-bake dough that refrigerates overnight or freezes for weeks. Paper-thin and crispy.
Low-fat Dutch apple cake spreads a thin, biscuit-like batter under overlapping cinnamon-sugar apples. Egg whites and skim milk keep it light, more fruit than cake in every slice.
Farfel pudding made with matzah farfel, eggs, apple or banana, and chopped nuts, baked until golden. A traditional Passover side dish or dessert that's simple and satisfying.
Chocolate buttermilk sheet cake with rich cocoa icing poured on while still hot. A classic potluck crowd-pleaser that bakes in under 25 minutes and feeds a big group.